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Types of wood to make a back gate that will last

Anonymous user 14/03/2024 - 2.35 PM

Our back gate which is situated in a perimeter wall is shot. I want a door that will last - the house is about a third of a mile from the sea. The door frame is hardwood and is in good condition. A hardwood door would be too expensive. I have been advised to use hardwood to create an internal frame for the door and use a cheaper wood for the door cladding. Please advise what 2 woods should be used so I can put this in the spec. Someone has suggested that I could use compressed wood for the cladding similar to decking material.The door needed would be about 6.5ft by 3 to 3.5ft.Thank you.

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Melton Mowbray

Hi There, Have you considered marine ply to clad an inexpensive wood frame?

Answered27 February 2015

Anonymous user

For a gate I really cant see any problems with using standard, run of the mill builders merchant tantalised timber. Tantalised timber is pressure treated and will resist moisture and therefore rot very well.

Answered10 March 2015